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Hyoid bone position in children following neck injury.

Authors :
Campbell S
Finlay D
Source :
Injury [Injury] 1990 Mar; Vol. 21 (2), pp. 126-7.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Previously described radiographic signs of hyoid bone elevation, seen on the lateral radiograph, suggesting tracheal transection (Polansky et al., 1984) are present in uninjured children. These signs are therefore not reliable indicators of tracheal transection in children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0020-1383
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Injury
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2351470
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-1383(90)90075-6